Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
Purchase #1 | $69.81 | 3.146% | $72.0062 | $72.01 | $72.00 | $72.00 |
Purchase #2 | $249.67 | 10.817% | $276.6768 | $276.68 | $276.70 | $276.70 |
Purchase #3 | $24.58 | 11.223% | $27.3386 | $27.34 | $27.35 | $27.30 |
Purchase #4 | $88.55 | 3.716% | $91.8405 | $91.84 | $91.85 | $91.80 |
Purchase #5 | $141.87 | 6.325% | $150.8433 | $150.84 | $150.85 | $150.80 |
Purchase #6 | $247.63 | 3.192% | $255.5343 | $255.53 | $255.55 | $255.50 |
Purchase #7 | $66.44 | 9.615% | $72.8282 | $72.83 | $72.85 | $72.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $888.55 | $947.0679 | $947.07 | $947.15 | $946.90 |